Poker Rules - Omaha Hold'em Rules

Omaha Hold'em is similar
to Texas Hold'em. The difference is that the hands in Omaha are
usually much better, since you get to choose from 9 cards total.

Hole Cards.
Each player is dealt four cards face down.

The Flop.
Three cards are dealt face up on the table.

The Turn. A
fourth card is dealt to the table.

The River.
Finally, a fifth card is dealt to the table.

The five cards on
the table are community cards. Your hand is formed by
taking exactly two hole cards and exactly three
community cards, and forming the best poker hand
possible. But remember, all the players have access to the
community cards. When played for money, there is a round of
betting after a round of cards is dealt (so four rounds of
betting in total).

Example
#1

Your Hand

Board

In this example, you
have a straight flush, because you can use the Q98 of clubs on
the board with the JT in your hand.

Example
#2

Your Hand

Board

In this example, you
have two pairs, Kings over Tens. Note that you cannot use all
three Kings in your hand, since you must use exactly two hole
cards.

Example
#3

Your Hand

Board

In this example, you
have trip Tens. You cannot use your Ace with the Ace on the
board to make a full house, because you must use exactly three
community cards. (You would pick the three tens).

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